Mrs. Cherie Smith
3033 Barnes Road
Suffolk, VA 23437
Work – 757-657-9100
Cell – 757-615-4540
Fax – 757-657-9009
Sitter____________________________
Return Key? ______ When? _________
PET SITTING CONTRACT
Date ______________________
CLIENT INFORMATION
Name ___________________________________________________ ___ Key Received
and Tested
Home Phone ____________________ Work Phone ______________
In the event that Pet
Sitter is required to
Other Phone (Specify) ____________________ employ a locksmith
to gain entry into
Address _________________________________________________ client’s premises
due to a malfunction
of the lock or failure
City _____________________ State ________ Zip _____________ of the client to leave
a working key,
Email __________________________________________________ client shall
reimburse all
expenses incurred.
Emergency Contact /Phone _________________________________
Others who have access to your home: ______________________________________________
Security System? _____________________ Access Code _____________________________
Alarm Company Phone ______________________ Password ___________________________
PET(S) INFORMATION
Dog__ Cat___ Other (Specify) ___________ | Dog__ Cat___ Other (Specify) __________
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Name _______________________________ | Name ______________________________
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Age__ Sex __ Description ______________ | Age__ Sex __ Description _____________
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Special Needs? ________________________ | Special Needs? _______________________
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Dog__ Cat___ Other (Specify) ___________ | Dog__ Cat___ Other (Specify) __________
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Name _______________________________ | Name ______________________________
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Age__ Sex __ Description ______________ | Age__ Sex __ Description _____________
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Special Needs? ________________________ | Special Needs? _______________________
PET/HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Vet Name ___________________________________ Vet Phone ________________________
Food Amount___________________ Frequency _____________________________________
Food Location ______________________ Clean-Up Supplies Location ___________________
Disposal Instructions for Feces/Litter _______________________________________________
Are pets secure in your home/yard? _________________________________________________
Any special reason for caution in approaching your pets? _______________________________
Anyone else caring for your pets in your absence? Yes ______ No _____
If yes, Name/Phone _____________________________________________________________
The utmost care will be given in watching your pets and your home. However, due to the
extreme unpredictability of animals, we cannot accept responsibility for any mishaps of an
extraordinary or unusual nature (i.e. bitings, furniture damage, accidental death, etc.) or any
complications in administering medications to the animal. Nor can we be liable for injury,
disappearance, death, or fines of pet(s) with access to the outdoors.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The parties herein agree as follows:
1) The initial term of this contract shall be for ______________ Visits/Day From:
_____________________________ through _____________________________
(Date/Time First Visit) (Date/Time Final Visit)
In the event of an early return home, Client must notify Daystar Pets (657-9100) or
your sitter promptly to avoid being charged for additional visits.
2) The fee per visit is $___________. A gasoline surcharge of $__________ also
applies to each visit. (Gas surcharge subject to change for future visits based on
regular gas prices in client’s neighborhood at time of service.) Any additional visits
made or services performed shall be paid for at the agreed contract rate.
All fees are expected to be paid, by cash or check, at the time the contract is
completed. If additional visits are performed due to late return of client, additional
fees are due upon the client’s return.
For future pet sitting under this contract, fees are to be paid, by check or cash, at the
start of the visit either when pet sitter picks up key or left at the house when customer
departs, if pet sitter retains the customer key in his/her possession.
3) Pet sitter is authorized to perform care and services as outlined on this contract. Pet
sitter is also authorized by signature below to seek emergency veterinary care with
release from all liabilities related to transportation, treatment and expenses. Should
specified veterinarian be unavailable, Pet Sitter is authorized to approve medical
and/or emergency treatment (excluding euthanasia) as recommended by veterinarian.
Client agrees to reimburse Pet Sitter/Company for expenses incurred, plus any
additional fees for attending to this need or any expenses incurred for any other
home/food/supplies needed.
4) In the event of inclement weather or natural disaster, Pet Sitter is entrusted to use best
judgment in caring for pet(s) and home. Pet Sitter/Company will be held harmless for
consequences related to such decisions.
5) Pet Sitter agrees to provide the services stated in this contract in a reliable, caring and
trustworthy manner. In consideration of these services and as an express
consideration thereof, the Client expressly waives and relinquishes any and all claims
against said Pet Sitter/Company except those arising from negligence or willful
misconduct on the part of the Pet Sitter/Company. Any dog group play or daycare
situation is entered into with the express understanding that Daystar Pets accepts no
liability for any dog fight injuries that might occur.
6) Client takes full responsibility for PROMPT payment of fees as agreed in Paragraph 2
above. A finance charge of 1% per month will be added to unpaid balances after
thirty (30) days. A handling fee of $25 will be charged on all returned checks. In the
event it is necessary to initiate collection proceedings on this account, Client will be
responsible for all attorney’s fees and costs of collection.
7) In the event of personal emergency or illness of Pet Sitter, Client authorizes Pet Sitter
to arrange for another qualified person to fulfill responsibilities of this contract.
8) All pets are to be currently vaccinated. Should Pet Sitter be bitten or otherwise
exposed to any disease or ailment received from Client’s animal(s), it will be the
Client’s responsibility to pay all costs and damages incurred by the victim.
9) Pet Sitter/Company reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time before or
during its term if Pet Sitter/Company, in its sole discretion, determines that Client’s
pet(s) pose a danger to the health or safety of Pet Sitter. If concerns prohibit Pet
Sitter from caring for Pet, Client authorizes pet to be placed in a kennel, with all
charges there from to be charged to Client.
10) Client authorizes this signed contract to be valid approval for future services of any
purpose provided by this contract, permitting Pet Sitter/Company to accept telephone
reservations for service and enter premises without additional signed contracts or
written authorization.
I have reviewed this Service Contract for accuracy and understand the contents of this form.
Date ___________________________ Vaccinations proof has
been examined by pet
Client Signature ____________________________________ sitter. These pets have
current vaccinations for
Pet Sitter Signature __________________________________ rabies.
Yes ____ No ____